Icelandic Hilux (1 Viewer)

[Saevar Orn]

Hello, I'm new here. I have a 2000 (LN165) Toyota Hilux

It originally is a double cab, but I've extended the frame ~3ft. to accept a extra-cab tub on the back. I've also done some other mods such as 38" tires, wheelbase extension obviously, 5 link rear supension with air bags, on board belt driven air, central tire inflation and deflation system hooked up while driving(computer controlled)

and more and more... hope you like it, I use this car only for overlanding, I have some plans for the future with it, but I've been using it with 38s on in the winter, and 37s in the summer.

I'll start with photos from 2017 from when I bought this car in a pretty dire state, rusty and only on 33"s.

The car was very ugly at first

I had to repair the frame also

I made 5 link suspension and air actuated rear locker

on 38s finally

underside, aux. fuel tank etc.

 

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The car floats very well on snow, better than human

 

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I can only select five photos at a time so this will take a while, bear with me..

Scenery of Iceland during winter

And one in the summer, too

 

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These photos show the same locations in winter, and in summer.. pretty vast differences in scenery

 

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So I use this car a lot, and we have many adventures together

 

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But in 2019 I bought a slide in camper, which was too long for the pick up bed.. so I must first rebuild the camper because it was rotten, but then I must stretch the car to accomodate...

 

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Some progress... stretch frame, weld drive shaft.. etc... you know

 

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uggghhh paint work .. hate it, but it must be done... btw. - a tub off a 1990 pick up is narrower than my 2000 pickup

 

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Paint is done.. and now on to CTIS (Central tire inflation system)

 

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More CTIS work.. and side steps.. heavy duty

 

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CTIS is finished, and car is working again, woohoo!

 

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Camper fits well, too!

 

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I moved out of the city and sold my workshop, so now I have a big house with a big 2 story garage instead.. and I gave up on electric compressors so now it's belt driven AC compressor..

 

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It works great, and the CTIS system is flawless... the car is frozen up on top of the largest glacier in Iceland... etc.. pretty cool stuff huh

 

[Saevar Orn]

I have built trucks previously, see my 1997 Suzuki Vitara which I put toyota axles on, a hyundai 2,5 TDi engine, 38" tires... or my 1991 Explorer with 46s, 14 bolt rear axle dana 44hd front axle and mercedes 2.9 turbo diesel engine... so I've gone through a lot, sorry--- but I like my pick up in the sunset, with the camper on the back... we have now caught up to 2023.. and I will continue modifying endlessly... currently I am working on putting 1KZT-E engine out of LandCruiser Prado into the car... stay tuned

 

[Woodini]

Wow dude! Awesome work and truck

 

[msahr]

Amazing clean work and what a beautiful country you live in. Thanks for sharing all the photos!

 

[clx16]

Such a cool build! really like your attitude on projects!

 

[Saevar Orn]

Thanks for your kind replies, I've started another thread for a seperate 'build' which is the red KZJ95 LandCruiser/Prado 90 series.

Icelandic KZJ95 (LandCruiser/Prado)

Good day all, you may know me from such build threads as Icelandic Hilux build thread :rofl: I have become sidetracked a little bit from my pickup, you know, I'm a sucker for a good deal... that's what I tell my wife, my accountant... :) Anyway, I've purchased two KZJ95s, both with 35s on...

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I will update this thread here whenever there is work done on the pickup